Chapter 896

Margaret, busy in the room with Dalton, noticed the sound of someone at the door. She knocked

softly on the closet door. “Ms. Jent, Mrs. Jardin is back,” she announced quietly.

Madelyn, alerted by Margaret’s gentle warning, quickly got up, tucked her cellphone into the box,

and hid it back in its secret spot. Zach, overhearing the faint murmur of voices, gently opened the

door and stepped inside. He scanned the room carefully but did not immediately see Madelyn.

Margaret feigned surprise and said, “Oh! Ms. Jent is right in the walk-in closet, trying to pick out

some clothes. She mentioned wanting to mix up her wardrobe with something new and lively.”

Zach did not question Margaret’s made-up story. He valued her support for Madelyn and did not

think it was right to scold her. As he opened the closet door, he saw Madelyn stepping out,

holding onto some old pajamas. However, it wasn’t the pajamas that grabbed Zach’s notice; it was

Madelyn’s eyes, red and swollen from crying. Concerned, he reached out, asking, “Have you been

crying?”

his hand, worried he might see the

nothing,” she said, trying to sound calm,

Zach said, moving closer with a

okay now,” trying

eventually reached Madelyn’s feet. She glanced down

pants and pulled himself

her. Despite her initial hesitation, Madelyn’s

in; she picked up Dalton and carried him away from the room, Zach’s gaze following them.

had left the room, Zach turned to face

and it was enough to make Margaret feel

look, said, “Mr. Jardin, please, that’s a very serious gaze.”

to herself. She

I know.”

Dalton when the doorbell soon rang. As the

uniform stepped in with a recognizing smile.

to see you, especially with a

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sweet fruit soup, she could not shake

Margaret had concocted for her, was hit by a pang

the delivery, she gave it a second

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